Description
A savory and creamy twist on the classic baked ziti, incorporating earthy pumpkin puree and zesty Italian sausage for a comforting autumn meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ziti pasta
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 15 oz Ricotta cheese
- 3 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
- Boil ziti in salted water for 2 minutes less than package instructions; drain.
- In a large pan, brown the Italian sausage over medium-high heat until crisp.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Mix in marinara sauce and pumpkin puree; simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Fold in ricotta cheese until mostly combined.
- Toss the cooked pasta into the sauce until evenly coated.
- Transfer mixture to a 9×13 baking dish.
- Top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling, then broil for 2 minutes for a golden crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American